| Table 1. Variable classification used in the analysis of Ebola outbreak patient data. | |
|---|---|
| Variable Category | Description |
| Patient Demographics | Includes physical traits and hospital, which reflects treatment context. |
| Clinical Milestones | Captures key dates and durations across the illness course. |
| Symptom Presentation | Derived from symptoms column using string matching; totals as n_symptoms. |
| Viral Load | Lower CT = higher viral load. |
| Clinical Outcome (Target) | Recovery status of the patient: Recover, Death, or Unknown. |